Effectiveness of Audio-Tactile Performance Technique With Sing-Along Lyrics on Oral Hygiene Instr… (NCT07585448) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Audio-Tactile Performance Technique With Sing-Along Lyrics on Oral Hygiene Instruction to Visually Impaired Individuals
Nepal40 participantsStarted 2025-06-09
Plain-language summary
The goal of this match-pair randomized study is to compare the effectiveness of the standard Audio-Tactile Performance (ATP) technique with a song-based adaptation (ATP/S) in teaching oral hygiene in visually impaired individuals aged 6 to 20 years in Kathmandu, Nepal.
1. Can the ATP/S approach achieve a greater improvement in plaque control, as measured by the Patient Hygiene Performance (PHP) index, compared to standard ATP instruction over a two-week period?
2. Does the rhythmic structure of a song lead to a more continuous improvement in toothbrushing task performance and theoretical oral health knowledge?
Researchers will compare a control group receiving standard ATP with an audio information file to an intervention group receiving ATP with a sing-along song to see if rhythmic auditory stimuli help regulate sequencing and reduce working-memory demands during complex motor tasks.
Who can participate
Age range
6 Years – 20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. Visual impairment associated with any disabilities that affected arm motor skill/loss of upper dexterous extremity/abnormal mental development/deaf.
. Using any chemical plaque control agent.
. Individuals with calculus on examining teeth
. On medications that could affect the gingival status.
. Inability to brush due to pain from severe caries/oro-mucosal conditions.
. Have less than 4 teeth in each quadrant.
. Presented with orthodontic or prosthodontic appliance.
. Subject with good oral hygiene ; plaque score = 0
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
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3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
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5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
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tooth brushing task analysis
Timeframe: from baseline to intervention, reinforment (1 week) & Final data collection (end of 2 weeks)